Kusadasi: Ephesus Coastal Tour and Entrance Ticket

Overview

Enjoy a half-day guided tour for cruise ship passengers departing from Kuşadası Port. Visit the Ephesus ruins and the Temple of Artemis. Choose between a shared or private tour and opt to include entrance tickets.

Discover Ancient Ephesus: A Private Journey Through History

Step back in time with an immersive tour of Ephesus, the Eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. As Turkey’s largest open-air museum, Ephesus offers a unique glimpse into Greco-Roman life, featuring remarkably intact structures and marble streets that still bear the marks of ancient chariot wheels.

Tour Highlights

• The Great Theatre: Walk the stages where St. Paul once preached and gladiators battled. With a 25,000-seat capacity, it remains one of the most impressive structures of the Hellenistic and Roman eras.

• Library of Celsus: Marvel at the breathtaking facade of this architectural masterpiece, built in the 2nd century AD and known as one of the most photographed ancient sites in the world.

• The Temple of Hadrian & More: Explore the rich social fabric of the city through the Fountain of Trajan, the Scholastica Baths, the Odeon, and the Temple of Domitian.

• Temple of Artemis: Visit the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though only its foundation remains today, you will learn about its immense historical significance and its rivalry with early Christianity.

Itinerary Overview

Your professional guide will meet you at the scheduled time for a seamless transfer to the Ephesus archaeological site. After exploring the city’s marble streets and iconic monuments, we will visit the Temple of Artemis. The tour concludes around 1:00 PM with a comfortable return transfer to the cruise port.